Something About You

The singer describes a change in how he relates to love. When he was younger, he believed he could manage alone and presents himself as emotionally tough. Meeting someone has stirred strong feelings, but expressing them is difficult. He wants her close and also recognizes that she continues to believe in him, even when he behaves badly.

“Stand like a man made of stone” suggests being tough and emotionally closed off. The repeated idea that “something about you” brought a change implies that this person has affected him deeply, though the lyrics do not explain exactly how. “Ain’t no good to hide” means that hiding his feelings is no longer helpful; he feels compelled to admit them.

The song is affectionate, but not entirely uncomplicated. The singer says that when he gets angry, he says things he does not mean and can “lose control.” This might express regret and vulnerability, but it does not excuse hurtful behavior. His repeated insistence that he has to have her can sound like passionate longing, or like possessiveness. The lyrics leave that tension unresolved, while emphasizing how hard it is for him to show what he feels.